June 14, 2024Find Smith Douglas Homes in 3 of 15 best places to live in the US in 2024

Smith Douglas Homes are available in three markets that rank in the top list of Best Places to Live in 2024, Charlotte (5), Raleigh (6), and Huntsville (7) due to affordability and career opportunities, quality of life, education, and crime rates; according to Business Insider.

Ranked among cities like Naples, FL and Boulder, CO we are not surprised to find three of our favorite cities in the Best Places To Live List among the top 7 areas on the list. Why? Are you planning to make your move across the state or country? According to the post published on MSN, “Each year the US News & World Report ranks 150 major cities on factors including quality of life, education, crime rates, employment opportunities, and housing affordability to determine the best places to live in the United States.”

The 2024 list is out — and the best cities to live in are mostly in the South and the Midwest. Learn more about Smith Douglas Homes in each 3 of these cities below.

1. Naples, Florida
2. Boise, Idaho
3. Colorado Springs, Colorado
4. Greenville, South Carolina
5. Charlotte, North Carolina
6. Raleigh, North Carolina
7. Huntsville, Alabama
8. Virginia Beach, Virginia
9. Austin
10. Boulder, Colorado
11. Sarasota, Florida
12. Green Bay, Wisconsin
13. Charleston, South Carolina
14. Madison, Wisconsin
15. Lexington, Kentucky

Huntsville, AL (Ranked 7th) with 9 new home communities to choose from in the Huntsville area, Smith Douglas Homes offers a great value for new homes starting in the low to mid $200’s, in this market that is rising in popularity for many families and singles looking to find the place they will call “home”. From New Market to Harvest, Athens to Priceville, AL, our homes range from 3-5 bedroom, 2-4 bath, 1,202 - 3,072 sf, offering a great location and lifestyle.

Huntsville is a growing and diverse market in northern Alabama, covered by Madison and Limestone counties. Whether looking for retirement or moving for your career growth, Explosive job growth has earned Huntsville the title of fastest growing new home market in the state, plus in 2023 the city was named as one of the Top 10 places in The South to retire. The area’s growth is attributed to an attractive cost of living and tax incentives as well as a business-friendly environment with a desire to grow a highly skilled workforce. Huntsville is becoming known as the Silicon Valley of the South, with many new businesses such as Blue Origin, Amazon, Google, Apple, Facebook, Mazda Toyota Manufacturing US production center with affiliated distributors; and relocation of 1,350 federal government employees into the Redstone Arsenal. 

Raleigh, NC (Ranked 6th) with 14 new home communities to choose from in the Raleigh area, Smith Douglas Homes provides 3-5 bed, 2-4 bath, 1,164 – 3,005 sf homes starting in the mid 200’s. Our communities can be found conveniently located to Garner, Clayton, Angier, Four Oaks, Dunn, Fayetteville, Lillington, Sanford, Broadway, and Cameron, NC. In Johnston Co, Lee Co, Harnett Co.  School Districts.

The Raleigh area has it all: a thriving job market, steady economy, vibrant local culture, beautiful year-round climate, excellent public and private schools, renowned higher educational institutions, the Triangle Research Park, and a booming STEM/Tech industry, deepening it’s reputation as an East Coast tech hub. If you’re searching for the perfect new construction home and community in Raleigh, consider the quality, integrity and value provided by Smith Douglas Homes. 

Charlotte, NC (Ranked 5th) with 11 new home communities in the Charlotte area, with Smith Douglas you will find variety in locations from Uptown Charlotte to North East of Salisbury past Concord Mills or the North West with Saddlebrook community in the beautiful town of Sherrills Ford and from Kannapolis, Pine Bluff to Mount Holly, in the Charlotte Metro area there is something for all your location needs. Starting from the Mid $200’s, our Charlotte area homes and townhomes range from 1,164 – 3,005 sf, with 3-5 beds and 2-4 bathrooms available.

Charlotte, also known as the Queen City, is a major city in North Carolina and the second largest banking hub in the U.S. after New York. This vibrant city attracts many new residents thanks to its stable economy, low cost of living, modern city center and quality school districts. In Charlotte, families can enjoy outdoor nature activities, the growing culinary scene, top-notch artists, and performances. You can also take in an NFL, AHL or major league soccer game and become a fan of the new Charlotte Football Club, or see several NASCAR attractions, including its home track, Charlotte Motor Speedway, and so much more.